giveaway

See also: give away

English

Etymology

give +‎ away

Noun

giveaway (plural giveaways)

1. Something that is given away or handed out for free.

   The T-shirt was a giveaway from the company that sells the software.

2. An event at which things are given away for free.
3. Something that is obvious or apparent; something that reveals a secret.

   The frosting in his beard was a giveaway that he had been munching the cake.

Usage notes

• The verb to give away is two words.

Synonyms

(something given away for free): freebie

Derived terms

• dead giveaway